Edinburgh Stone Cleaning & Paint Removal

Jos/Torc Cleaning System - Used for the requirements of building conservation and restoration.Our cleaning methods have been approved up to grade 1 listed buildings.

How the Jos/Torc System works The Jos machine uses a combination of water, air and a very fine particulate to remove dirt and pollutants, carbon deposits, paint and graffiti, all with minimal damage to the stone. The Torc element of the machine is a special nozzle attachment that creates a swirling vortex of material reducing the amount of water required for the work. The reduced level of water required and the focussed application mean the fabric of the building is exposed to far less moisture penetration.

Jos/Torc Cleaning SystemThe Jos/Torc offers a degree of subtlety unrivalled by other machines (sand and grit blasters) that allows for the minimum erosion of the stone’s patina – the protective hard crust that forms on and near the stone’s surface over time through the deposition of salts from within. Remove this crust and the soft stone beneath is exposed and will decay rapidly.

Cleaning Historic & Listed BuildingsCleaning a historically important building is an extremely delicate job that can easily cause more damage than good if carried out by inexperienced companies using over-aggressive systems and poor workmanship to both new and historic buildings.At Burgh Stonemasonry we assess each building individually and develop a tailor-made specification that takes into account every aspect of the structure. We specialise in the careful non-abrasive cleaning of buildings using the latest technology and strive to ensure the most sympathetic approach is selected.With our extensive knowledge of Edinburgh stone cleaning, we have invested in the Jos-Torc and Doff stone cleaning systems.Both these systems have been approved for use on grade one listed buildings.

For advice and to arrange an assessment of the suitability of this equipment for your situation please contact our office.